Adaptive “Sports for Kids” Day Camp in Chicago for Youth With a Physical Impairment
Free day camp for youth ages 6 to 21 with physical impairments
Join the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago for the “Adaptive Sports for Kids Summer Camp” from June 8-12. The day camp will run Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This program is for youth ages 6 to 21 with a primary physical impairment and who are independent in their daily living skills.
The camp focuses on building a positive quality of life among youth with physical disabilities and will promote:
- Physical fitness
- Independence
- Socialization and making friends
- Activity and adaptive programming resources.
Campers will explore outdoor and indoor adaptive sports, including:
- Sled hockey
- Wheelchair softball and football
- Pickleball
- Cycling
- Archery
Campers will also enjoy a fun-filled day at the beach.
Camp activities will occur at locations throughout Chicago.
Participants must be between 6 and 21 years old and be able to eat and go to the restroom independently. If a child is not independent, the camp asks families to provide an aide or caregiver of adult age to provide direct assistance to the child.
Camp is free and includes lunch. Please note any dietary restrictions or safety issues on the registration form. Camp-goers may bring their own lunch if they choose. The camp will als provide snacks and beverages at certain programs.
The camp will start accepting applicants on April 1, 2026.
Registration is not the same as enrollment. Enrollment in summer camp is not guaranteed. All programs enroll on a first-come, first-served basis. The program specialist will confirm enrollments.
If you have any questions, please contact Demi Madden at dmadden@sralab.org or (312) 238-5010.